Rep. McNally Announces $213,663.08 for Local Fairs in the 59th District

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced funding awards totaling $106,831.54 each for the Columbiana County Agricultural Society and the Mahoning County Agricultural Society as part of $10M in grants for all 94 county and independent fairs across the state through the Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program.

“Fairs bring communities together and are an important part of the Mahoning Valley identity,” said Rep. McNally. “I’m thankful state lawmakers are helping to remove barriers to entry and ensuring all Ohioans can enjoy them.”

Funding was awarded by Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program, with the intent to provide local agricultural societies with the capital to make improvements such as upgrades to grounds, electrical and sanitation systems, machinery and equipment, and ADA accommodations. House Bill 33 was passed earlier in the 135th General Assembly making these funds possible and guaranteeing that they were distributed evenly among all eligible applicants. 

A complete list of Ohio’s fairs is available on the Department of Agriculture’s website.